The designs that Carl Hansen & Søn inherit are produced using the same hand-crafted techniques they were first created with. Each technique has evolved as new materials were pioneered and designers developed their own signature styles. Weaving has been a cornerstone of Danish craftsmanship for several hundred years. Danish chairs from the 18th century featured seats made from twisted straw and, the following century, rattan became a popular material. During World War II, and in the years that followed, shortages caused designers – like Hans J. Wegner – to search for materials that were more readily available. The result of this innovation was paper cord, a natural material now closely associated with the Danish Modern period. Beloved for its strength, the paper cord we use today is sourced from sustainable Swedish forests and woven by hand in a variety of styles at the Carl Hansen & Søn factory.
ENVELOPE WEAVING In 1966, Hans J. Wegner used envelope weaving to craft the paper cord seat of the CH53 Footstool.
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